Month: May 2024

A new mother’s immune status varies with her feeding strategy

In one of the first studies of its kind, UC Santa Barbara researchers have found that the immune status of postpartum mothers shifts with how she feeds her baby. Certain inflammatory proteins — substances that are secreted as part of an immune response — peak at different times of day, correlating with whether the mothers […]

Published on May 7, 2024

5 Signs That Your Gut is Healthy

When the 100 trillion microscopic organisms that make up our gut microbiome become imbalanced, it can lead to weight gain, inflammation and an increased risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. A recent study published in the International Journal of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on May 7, 2024

Health Claims on Food Labels From Limited Evidence

Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. That’s because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently said it’s OK for producers of yogurt to make that claim – even though the agency… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on May 7, 2024